Gameplan: Saving $10,000

One of my goals this year is to save $10,000. That’s a pretty lofty goal! I managed to reach my $5,000 goal in 2017, so it only made logical sense to double it for 2018, right? I have full faith that I can do it with a specific savings plan and some aggressive budgeting. You’re in luck too because I’m sharing these with you!

Savings Plan

Now, some of these numbers look intimidating, I’m not going to lie. However, at the start of each month, I did a $50 decrease. That’s when all of my bills are due, so it only made sense. I also lessened the savings toward the end of the year because of the holidays and gifting and such.

Aggressive Budgeting

For me budgets can be pretty intimidating. I rarely stick with them because I’m a fairly conservative spender. However, it’s such an easy savings tool to budget and then save the difference if you come in under budget! There are some open slots in this printable as well just in case you have other expenses. For example, some people really prefer to budget in eating out if that’s important to them.

Another helpful thing is to count any “extra” money into your savings. If you get a bonus at work…straight into savings. Get some birthday money? Straight into savings. Count that toward your weekly savings too. If you can save a little extra one week, balance that out another week. It’s all about balance and planning. With enough dedication, you too can save $10,000 this year!